Advice
Expert advice to help you get the most out of stargazing, from DIY projects to practical astronomy tips.
Photograph the Buck Moon rising and you'll be able to debunk an illusion as old as the Moon itself
The 2025 Buck Moon rises on 10 July. Find out when and how to make the most of the spectacle
Next week's Buck Moon will be right in the middle of a celestial teapot. Here's how to see it
Masterclass: The planets in their prime
Join our Masterclass with Pete Lawrence, expert astro imager and presenter on BBC Four’s The Sky at Night at 7pm on 25 April 2024.
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Best things to see in the Southern Hemisphere sky, July 2025
Find out what's in the night sky tonight from your Southern Hemisphere location.
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Your complete guide to observing the planets in July 2025
Mars and Jupiter steal the show as the planets start to improve this month.
Saturn is our pick of the planets in July 2025. Here's how to get the best views of the ringed world
Stargazing in July 2025. Your guide to the best things to see in the night sky this month, night-by-night
What can you see in the night sky tonight? Find out what's on view in our monthly stargazing guide.
In search of pristine night skies and true darkness, I travelled 5,000 miles to northern Chile. What I found amazed me
Next full Moon: calendar dates for 2025
Find out when the next full Moon is visible, and full Moon names for 2025.
Buyer's Guides
Thinking about your first scope or looking to upgrade your camera? Our buyer's guides will help you get to grips with what's available.
Telescope Mounts: a beginner's guide
What are telescope mounts, what are the different types and why do astronomers use them? Find out in our beginners' guide.
Why image stabilising binoculars are worth it
Modern binoculars are benefitting more and more from image stabilisation technology. S
Buyer's guide | Best telescopes for astrophotography
How to choose a telescope for photographing the night sky, and some of the best models available.
Astronomy DIY
Our How-to and DIY projects to help you get the best out of practical astronomy, from home-made accessories to practical observing tutorials.
How to stop dew forming on your telescope
Why dew forms on your telescope's optics, and how you can stop it from fogging up your observing.
How to make a solar projection screen for safe observing the Sun or solar eclipse
Safely record features moving across the face of the Sun with this simple device.
Crafty science project: make a model showing what causes a solar eclipse or lunar eclipse
Follow our DIY guide and make a simple model demonstrating how a solar and lunar eclipse works for a fun children's school science project.
Skills
Expert advice on a range of practical astronomy techniques, from setting up your telescope to combatting light pollution.
The green flash of Venus: what it is and how to see it
Can you observe the green flash effect of Venus as it sets over the horizon?
Photograph the Moon with your smartphone camera
Tips and tricks to help you succeed in lunar astrophotography using a smartphone.
Planets | June 2025
Find out what planets are worth observing in the sky this month.